Samsung Galaxy S III Pro Reviews

Currently, it's obvious that the Galaxy S III has an upper hand in this fight, because of the fact that it's running Ice Cream Sandwich. This allows it to have a more fluid, faster and overall more polished performance compared to the Xperia S. This is not only true for the UI, but for many of the core apps, like the browser, as well. Meanwhile, the Xperia S has a better camera (as far as photos go), as well as a competitive specs sheet, but it will take a good ICS update for it to be able to compete on the same level as the Galaxy S III.

No, this isn’t the epiphany in metal, ceramic and glass we were hoping for from Samsung, but if the company had to compromise in some places on the Galaxy S III, we’d rather accept a somewhat plasticky handset with the incredible performance, brilliant screen and great camera than a nicely-dressed dog. We try not to read too much into raw benchmarking, but the day to day experience of the Galaxy S III suggests this is one of the best performing, most usable Android devices around, if not the best.

In our opinion, the Samsung Galaxy S III is the better phone, due to its improved software and better specs (especially the quad-core processor). If you're getting one of these two now, we'd recommend that you side with the Galaxy Note, only in case you're watching lots and lots of video on the phone. In any other case, the Galaxy S III is the better and more future-proof choice. Plus, watching video on the 4.8” display is also a great experience!

There is a lot to love about the Samsung Galaxy S III. As a premium flagship smartphone it has plenty going for it. The huge display, the power, the smooth and fast operation are all to its credit. Add to this the ability to change battery and expand storage and you've a very good package indeed. Of course there are always areas that we might want an improvement: the display could be brighter for example, which is our biggest real gripe. We found some bugs with screen unlock and the Smart Stay feature designed to keep the screen on when reading never really worked for us. In some areas, Samsung's user interface looks a little cartoony, but at the same time, when set it against the biggest rival, the HTC One X, there are things on both sides we'd change. Some of these are easy, because the Android app space is now matured and third party options for things like media servers or keyboards are easy to come by. The Samsung Galaxy S III will undoubtedly do well and it deserves to: it's a fantastic phone. Android users should be smug: you have choices and whichever way your personal preference leads you, you'll get an excellent handset at the end of it.

Well, it appears that the Samsung Galaxy S III has proved to be the better device in most of the categories we covered. Riding on the wings of its superior hardware, the GS III presents the user with an overall experience that's bit more refined. Unless you are crazy about the stock UI of the ICS platform and the particular styling of the Nexus itself, there really isn't too much reason to side with it, as the Galaxy S III will remain relevant for a longer time. Interestingly, though, if you happen to be sporting a Galaxy Nexus right now, we can't really find too much reason for you to upgrade to the GS III, as the difference between the two handsets isn't anything drastic.

As we stated in the beginning, this is one of those fights which could last for an eternity, because each of the opponents is the best in its own way. However, as we break things down, it should become clear to you which way you want to go. There shouldn't be any doubt that the iPhone 4S is the better-designed handset. With striking visuals and premium written all over it, this is a phone that you won't be embarrassed to put on the table. Quite the contrary, you might want to put it there, as it has turned into a status symbol. The design of the Galaxy S III, on the other hand, caters to the needs of the hardcore crowd, thanks to its large display that makes enjoying multimedia that much more fun.

Well, folks, it should have become clear by now that the Galaxy S III will once again rule the land of Android, at least until a better contender arrives on the scene. For now, however, the powerful HTC One X isn't capable enough to question its leadership. Although HTC's offering is arguably better when it comes to appearance and overall design, the Galaxy S III is unbeatable as far as user experience goes and that's what's more important. Why would you need a good-looking phone that takes mediocre images and video, and has a number of nasty issues in its software? Meanwhile, the Galaxy S III may not be the most beautiful phone ever, but it does everything right in terms of functionality, meaning it will cause you far less trouble during day-to-day usage.

To sum it all up, there are a number of reasons why upgrading to the Galaxy S III would be good for you. The most important one is the bigger, higher-resolution screen, which will make consumption of multimedia that much more enjoyable. The other reason is the quad-core Exynos processor, which is basically future-proof right now. Although the dual-core CPU found on the GS II is still pretty good, with these quad-core SoCs around, it might soon find itself lacking enough power to provide smooth performance with heavier apps and games. The third reason is the refined software on the GS III, in the form of TouchWiz Nature UX. The new UI looks and runs better, while adding a few cool features to further enhance your experience of using the phone. Still, with the Galaxy S II running Ice Cream Sandwich, and with many third-party launchers being available on Google Play, GS II users aren't really missing too much in this respect. If you can live without those features, well, we guess you can stick to your trusty Galaxy S II for a little longer, until even more capable smartphones start showing up. However, if the Galaxy S III turns out to be as successful as its predecessor, we have the feeling that you might have to wait quite a bit until something better arrives on the scene.

The Samsung Galaxy S III is a spectacular phone. A big part of what makes it spectacular is its incredible specs sheet. Yeah, although its specs can easily be rivaled by strong competitors like the HTC One X, which also has a quad-core processor and the other beloved tech goodies, the Galaxy S III manages to shine brighter, thanks to its superior user experience. It doesn't falter as far as core functionality goes, and it even takes care of the minor stuff, trying to improve every possible aspect of your usage. For a first time ever, TouchWiz actually feels like a good thing. It doesn't completely cover up the great ICS UI, but changes it just enough to make the phone feel different from the stock experience. It adds a lot of nice touches here and there, providing you with more options and customization, without appearing cluttered. We absolutely loved the fact that Samsung has left little hints at some places, which definitely help make the learning curve a lot smoother. Well, the device is bulky. You'll definitely have to forget about the comfort of using it with one hand only. But that's the way it is with this new breed of Android superphones. If you want to have a giant touchscreen, then you'll have to put up with having a giant phone.

On the surface, the Galaxy S III doesn’t look like Samsung has evolved its flagship that much. But once you start using the device, you discover a host of features that add up to the smartest phone the company has ever created and certainly the most intelligent Android handset yet. While some will always prefer a pure Android 4.0 experience like the Galaxy Nexus, little things like having a news ticker option on the lock screen make this device feel more dynamic than the competition. From the gestures and sharing features to the improved voice recognition, the Galaxy S III has the makings of a huge hit. But we’ll have to wait to get our hands on the U.S. version to definitively say just how well the device performs and how much Samsung has moved this category forward.

I have to be totally honest - when I saw the SGS3 design for the first time, my initial reactions were somewhat cool. The device's design is an obvious evolution of the Qualcomm-based DC-HSPA+ or LTE SGS2s such as the T-Mobile SGS2, not the radical, over-hyped, under-substantiated (and perhaps unrealistic) unibody ceramic or other magicmaterial that everyone wanted. It's the same effect we saw with the iPhone 4S - rumors build to a fever pitch, everyone keeps adding more things to the wish list, and then reality hits home when the curtain lifts. Everyone wants the impossible, but only years of manufacturing process improvement and scale brings that closer. That said, I think HTC has clearly won the industrial design and in-hand feel category this time around. The obvious comparison point is the HTC One X (Tegra 3). When I compare the two side by side, the differentiation really comes down to display, and camera. The One X LCD is beautiful, and the One X/S camera is a very good performer. Subjective UI snappiness between the two are actually very close even though the SGS3's Exynos 4 Quad clearly holds an advantage over Tegra 3, but it ends up being accessories rather than core which will define the better device.

The Samsung Galaxy S III's plastic build may not be to everyone's liking, but the quad-core processor and improved voice control feature show that Samsung's flagship Android line has staying power.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has got all the hallmarks of the best Android phone yet – exactly what Samsung wanted to achieve. The specs are all industry leading: 4.8-inch Super AMOLED+ HD screen, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, 64GB internal memory, eye tracking and so much more. The design may be lightweight but is certainly iconic, and the feel in the palm and pocket is impressive. Samsung's decision to focus on services and interaction as much as design will be the area that makes or breaks the Galaxy S3 – if they all work as intended, the rest of the competition will really have to work to catch up. However, if the likes of Smart Stay or S Voice don't live up to expectations, this is still a cracking phone – it's the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on steroids and covered with Samsung's own overlay, which will divide opinion for Android lovers. But we're really excited about this phone – following up the Galaxy S2 was always going to be a difficult task, but with the S3 we've definitely got a phone that could be worthy of that crown.

So, incremental upgrade or the revolution many have been hoping for? The rumor-mill has been running in overdrive in the months, weeks and days up to this phone, and to some extent Samsung couldn’t hope to compete with what many desired from the Galaxy S III. Even so, from an early play it’s clear that the rough edges that had become apparent on the GSII – its WVGA resolution, somewhat clumsy aesthetic and childish UI – have been successfully removed in the new handset. Yes, the plastic casing may not feel quite as premium as an iPhone or One X, but it’s a handsome phone in both white and blue, and doesn’t feel as cheap as its predecessor.